Job Description

Join Zoox's dynamic legal team and be at the forefront of revolutionizing personal transportation! We're seeking a passionate Product & Litigation Counsel to support our mission as we make personal transportation safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable. In this role, you'll help steer our cutting-edge, all-electric robotaxi service from design and testing to full-scale commercial launch, providing critical legal guidance on product liability and safety at every stage. You'll be working directly with Zoox's Associate General Counsel & Director, Product & Regulatory, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of mobility.

In this role, you will:

• Manage vehicle and incident claims and lawsuits, respond to civil subpoenas, and support the company’s litigation readiness.
• Work closely with our product, engineering, safety, and operations teams to identify and mitigate product litigation risks.
• Support incident response, including investigations, reporting, and communications.
• Review technical documentation, safety reports, and other publications for legal risk alignment and external messaging.
• Provide general legal support across the company on all matters as Zoox's operations and services grow.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of legal experience focused on products liability, automotive negligence, and/or safety-related matters.
• Strong litigation background, including experience managing litigation and familiarity with discovery best practices.
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced and innovative environment, coupled with the skills to “play out of position” as needed.
• Demonstrated inquisitiveness, with a passion for learning and independent problem-solving.
• Excellent business and legal judgment, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with outstanding academic credentials and admission to at least one state bar.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), or other complex consumer products.
• Experience in the ridehail or common carrier industry.
• Experience working on a product launch or service rollout.
• On-call or incident response experience.
• Experience responding to government inquiries or investigations.
• Background in insurance, consumer protection, privacy, or commercial law

$183,000 - $220,000 a year

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

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